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1. The Trustees of Oweta 4B v Riki - Oweta 4B (2012) 21 Tairawhiti MB 190 (21 TRW 190) [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...was held on 17 October 2011 and was chaired by the Registrar. Issues were discussed pertaining to: (1) the administration of the trust and the roles and responsibilities of the trustees; (2) the differences between an Occupation Order and a Licence to Occupy in relation to Scott Riki and his garage-bach; and (3) the replacement trustee for Tokotoru Riki. [17] At the meeting it was moved and passed that the Trust continues with owner trustees. There were nominations for the...

2. Singh v the Registrar of Immigration Advisers [2016] NZIACDT 25 (17 May 2016) [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...the fees were fair and reasonable; the Registrar said Mr Singh should use the adviser’s internal complaints procedure. She took account of, an offer of a partial refund, there had been no previous complaints against the adviser and he held a full licence since 2009 and there was evidence the adviser assessed options and he provided checklists. She said the fees were at the higher end of the scale, but not necessarily excessive. Further, that the adviser recognised there were deficiencies...

3. Abellera v Elizabeth [2017] NZIACDT 17 (20 Sept 2017) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...[7] However, the adviser’s response is surprising. She has neither accepted responsibility in whole or in part, nor addressed the grounds of complaint. She faces a serious complaint; if upheld, it will potentially result in orders affecting her licence, require her to personally repay the whole of the fees to the complainant, and potentially make her liable to a substantial monetary penalty. Interim Consideration of the Complaint [8] This Tribunal is required to decide matters on...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 199 Aokautere Land Holdings Limited v Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...notice". If it was intended that there be a right of appeal only as to the validity or the process of the decision-making by the Council on an application to cancel an abatement notice, that language would appear in the enactment. There is no licence to read in a limitation as sought by the Council. 7 Aokautere submitted that s 325A(7) expressly authorises the bringing of an appeal under s 325(2) in circumstances where it may not otherwise be in time. [20] Aokautere submitt...

5. Marshall v IDEA Services Ltd (Costs) [2021] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...disregarded in making an award of costs under the rules in favour of or against the incapacitated person. [29] Our conclusion is that neither party should be awarded costs. [30] Mr Glen Marshall should not take comfort from this result. It does not give licence to litigate in a manner unconstrained by a duty to act responsibly. DECISION [31] All applications for costs are dismissed. .......................................... Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC Chairperson ......

6. Dobson - Edgecombe Block X Section 12B (2022) 75 Te Waipounamu MB 211 (75 TWP 211) [pdf, 251 KB]

   ...block. The injunction also applies to any of Mr Patete’s invitees or delegates. For the avoidance of doubt, the injunction is to remain in place until Mr Patete has received consent or permission to build on the block from the trustees by way of licence, lease, or similar. 75 Te Waipounamu MB 218 The foregoing order is to issue immediately pursuant to rule 7.5(2)(b) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011. I whakapuaki i te haurua mai i te kotahi karaka i Pōneke, o te rā t...

7. AM v JO Ltd & Ors [2024] NZDT 496 (4 June 2024) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...immigration and job seeking services. The second was between AM and MA and TA for accommodation. 9. JO Ltd said that it was engaged to assist with immigration and job searching as well as “settlement services” such as obtaining drivers’ licences, providing information about New Zealand maternity and education systems as well as transportation to various appointments. 10. AM strongly rejected this description of the services. He said he had never heard about “settlement ser...

8. 2024 NZPSPLA 024 pdf [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...his training/supervision was not sufficient to ensure he was respecting them appropriately. [14] Given this finding, I turn to the Police submission that this amounts to misconduct. Section 4 of the Act defines misconduct as being conduct by a licence holder “that a reasonable person would consider to be disgraceful, wilful or reckless or conduct that contravenes the Act”. [15] The threshold for misconduct is high as it is reserved for the most serious of security workpl...

9. BB v TS Ltd [2024] NZDT 828 (15 October 2024) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. When BB was interested in purchasing the house she now lives in at [address], she wished to obtain a builder’s report. She had difficulty finding someone who would provide one, and asked Mr T, a licenced building practitioner, who is the director of TS Ltd. Mr T said he could provide a visual inspection and would give his comments on the day, but would not provide a comprehensive building report. BB agreed and viewed the property...

10. [2022] NZEnvC 075 Otago Regional Council v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 27 MB]

    ...buildings and; b) There is public access to the area available at all times. Advice Note: Council shall not be responsible for any ongoing maintenance in this covenant area. 19. Prior to commencement of works, the consent holder shall obtain a Licence to Occupy for all works that are subject to a Licence to Occupy. This includes the earthworks and upgrades proposed to the public footpath on Mull Street, the earthworks within the road reserve to enable construction of the buildi...